Hook, Odiham and Hartley Witney Lions Club

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  NSC's Prostate Cancer Screening Decision - Our Stance & Sign the Petition

03 June 2026

Last week marked an important moment in the future of prostate cancer screening in the UK - though for many, one marked as much by disappointment...



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  Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK

01 June 2026

According to recent figures reported by Prostate Cancer UK, prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, with record numb...



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  Phlebotomists – We Need You!

30 May 2026

We currently have a network of more than 200 phlebotomists and healthcare professionals who enable us to carry out national testing events, but w...



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  UK Screening Committee Rules Out Whole-Population Prostate Cancer Screening

29 May 2026

The UK National Screening Committee (NSC) has published its final recommendation on prostate cancer screening, and for the vast majority of men i...



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  Mayor of Warwick’s Charity Football Match | 16th June

27 May 2026

Tuesday 16th June 2026 | Racing Club Warwick | Kick-off 6:45pm On Tuesday 16th June 2026, local councillors will lace up their boots and take to ...



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  Could sound waves help diagnose prostate cancer? 

26 May 2026

At Cardiff University, a very specific type of sound bath has been created by Professor Aled Clayton, Dr Isobella Honeyborne, Xiaoyan Zhang and D...



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  Football, Fundraising, and PSA Testing at Ampthill FC

22 May 2026

On Sunday 3rd May, Ampthill Football Club hosted a charity football match and PSA testing day that brought together over 140 local men for a grea...



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  Free PSA Testing Continues Across Scotland

20 May 2026

The Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative continues, testing thousands of men across Scotland for prostate health. Last week we completed the borde...



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  Major Review Confirms: PSA Testing Saves Lives

18 May 2026

For years, the debate around PSA testing has centred around the question, does it actually reduce the number of men dying from prostate cancer? A...



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  Did you know prostate cancer can return, even after your prostate has been removed?

14 May 2026

As highlighted in a recent Times article, it’s something broadcaster and comedian Jon Holmes didn't know either. Diagnosed with prostate cancer i...



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  Prostate Drugs Updated With New Mental Health Warnings

13 May 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued updated safety guidance for finasteride and dutasteride following a fur...



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  MP Rishi Sunak Urges Men to Get PSA Tested - A New Video

11 May 2026

Last month, the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust was proud to support Prostate Cancer Research National Screening Day, a major initiative focused ...



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  Bob Harris's Prostate Cancer Journey - A Reminder to Get Tested

08 May 2026

BBC Radio 2 legend Bob Harris has shared an uplifting health update, after revealing earlier this year that his prostate cancer had spread to his...



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  Inverness PSA Testing Event Sold Out in 48 Hours

06 May 2026

Over 600 men took part in the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative testing sessions at Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. on 29th April. Please wat...



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  Lifestyle Factors and Prostate Cancer: What the Evidence Says

01 May 2026

Prostate cancer risk is influenced by several factors. Some, such as age, genetics and ethnicity, cannot be changed. Others, including aspects of...



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  2,300 PSA Tests from Dundee to Inverness: The Scottish Initiative Reaches the Highlands

29 April 2026

The Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative has kept moving, aiming to PSA test 25,000 Scottish men, and the miles are adding up. Here is where we ha...



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  From Edinburgh to Dundee: The Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative Keeps Rolling

21 April 2026

The second leg of the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative has taken us from Glasgow to two of Scotland's most iconic cities. Here is what has hap...



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  "Before it's too late" - Men Share Why They Chose a PSA Test

20 April 2026

35% of Scottish men with prostate cancer are diagnosed when it's already too late to be cured. The Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative exists to ...



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  Strengthening Our Team for the Next Stage of Growth

17 April 2026

We are pleased to announce the formation of a new management team to support the next stage of the charity’s growth and expansion. Lindsey Griffi...



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  Over 800 Men Tested for Prostate Cancer in Glasgow This Weekend

13 April 2026

A staggering 35% of Scottish men diagnosed with prostate cancer are told at stage four, when the disease is no longer curable. In London, that fi...



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  PSA Testing Reminder

11 April 2026

Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in men in the UK. Around 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed in their lifetime, and in many cases, there a...



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  The Racial Gap in Prostate Cancer: Why Black Men Are Being Left Behind

07 April 2026

A recent article by The Independent discussed how more than 2,000 Black men will die from prostate cancer over the next ten years - not because t...



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  4,000 Tests & Counting: The Scottish Initiative Heads to Edinburgh and Beyond

01 April 2026

The Glasgow leg of the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative is complete, and the numbers speak for themselves. Over the past week, our teams have ...



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  Testing 25,000 Scottish Men for Prostate Cancer - Campaign Launch

30 March 2026

On Tuesday 24th March, Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy stood in Glasgow alongside businessman Sir Tom Hunter, former rugby international Ken...



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  VIR-5500 - A Breakthrough in Prostate Cancer Treatment

27 March 2026

More than 12,000 men lose their lives to prostate cancer every year in the UK alone. But right now, researchers are making progress, and the late...



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  GFCT and Prostate Cancer Research's National Screening Day

24 March 2026

Every 45 minutes, a man in the UK dies from prostate cancer. It's a statistic that should stop us all in our tracks, and it's exactly why events ...



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  Prostate Cancer Screening Could Be as Effective as Breast Screening, Study Suggests

20 March 2026

A new study has found that prostate cancer screening may be just as effective as routine breast cancer screening, adding further weight to calls ...



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  Rishi Sunak Calls for PSA Testing as National Screening Day is Underway

19 March 2026

The first National Screening Day events this week have already got off to a strong start, with men attending across the UK to take a simple PSA b...



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  National Screening Day: Book Your PSA Test This Week

16 March 2026

Men over 40 are encouraged to make prostate health part of their annual health check. This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, men across the UK hav...



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  PSA Testing This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

09 March 2026

Every 45 minutes, a man dies from prostate cancer in the UK. March is Prostate Cancer Awareness month – here’s what we can all do to help. Deaths...



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